Since their formation, Europe has released eleven studio albums, three live albums, three compilations and nineteen music videos.
Europe rose to international fame in the 1980s with their third album, 1986's The Final Countdown, which has sold over 3 million copies in the United States and 15 million copies worldwide (including album and single). Europe has sold over 25 million records worldwide. The band has had two top 20 albums on the Billboard 200 chart (The Final Countdown and Out of This World) and two top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart ("The Final Countdown" and "Carrie").
Europe went on hiatus in 1992, reunited temporarily for a one-off performance in Stockholm on New Year's Eve 1999 and announced an official reunion in 2003. Since then the band has released six albums, Start from the Dark (2004), Secret Society (2006), Last Look at Eden (2009), Bag of Bones (2012), War of Kings (2015) and Walk The Earth (2017). They continue to have popular tours.
Europe has achieved new attention in the US due to being featured in a GEICO Insurance cable television commercial campaign viewed for many months across the US in 2015-16.
The band is mainly influenced by Whitesnake, Deep Purple, Rainbow, Led Zeppelin, Thin Lizzy, UFO and Michael Schenker Group.
Born in 1979 from the underground rock music scene in the outskirts of Stockholm, Sweden, a young band called 'Force' sprung from the suburbs to win national acclaim in the early 80s, emerging victorious in a nationwide talent contest. Their main influences were arena-ready British hard rock bands of the 70s such as UFO, Thin Lizzy, and Led Zeppelin. Winning a recording contract, core members Joey Tempest (vocals), John Norum (guitar) and John Leven (bass) re-named themselves 'Europe'.
They went on to record and release two spirited albums, 'Europe' and 'Wings of Tomorrow'. They broke through the musical mainstream in both Scandinavia and Japan. The band toured widely on the strengths of these two records, and, in 1984, they recruited new members Mic Michaeli (keyboards) and drummer Ian Haugland. The success these albums generated on their home soil as well as in the Far East landed them an international record deal with Epic Records in New York.
In 1986, Europe went on to release their third album, 'The Final Countdown', which was produced by Kevin Elson (who had notably worked with Journey and Mr Big). Upon its release, gaining major momentum from Moscow to Manhattan and Stockholm to Sydney and elsewhere, that album conquered the airwaves and the epic arena rock anthem that was its title track succeeded in penetrating the global psyche. The prominent (and now arguably legendary) keyboard riff and memorable melodies catapulted "The Final Countdown" into the top ten charts in the U.K and U.S., and it ended up reaching number one in 24 countries. Selling in excess of six million units and resulting in an extensive world tour, 'The Final Countdown' became a global phenomenon.
It was at this time that John Norum chose to leave Europe to pursue a solo career, and he was replaced by another well-known Swedish guitarist, Kee Marcello. About two years later, Europe emerged again with their fourth album, titled 'Out of This World'. Produced by Ron Nevison (who had worked with UFO, Thin Lizzy, and Heart), this album delivered what had become the trademark Europe melodies and inspiring musical arrangements. Also a remarkable success, Europe embarked on a second world tour, and they notably were the first international rock-act to perform behind the 'Bamboo Curtain' in Bombay, India in front of a 60,000-strong audience.
The follow-up to 'Out of This World' approximately came two years later. That album, titled 'Prisoners in Paradise', was inspired by the band's time residing in Los Angeles, California. Upon completion of yet another world tour in 1993, the members of Europe decided to take time out to pursue personal projects and record solo albums.
After an extended hiatus, the band came together again in 1999 (including original guitarist John Norum) on new year's eve in Stockholm Sweden to perform "Rock the Night" and "The Final Countdown", helping to usher in the new millennium. The performance not only marked Europe's first public appearance in almost a decade but also inspired a permanent reunion. Still, the band's members had difficulties getting their plans to come together.
In 2004, with John Norum firmly back in the band, the original Europe lineup returned to the world stage with "Start From the Dark" - a raw, cutting-edge rock album that delivered a brand new style of melodic rock. The release saw the band's welcome return to the road as they embarked on an extensive tour in Europe, the United States, and the Far East. Shortly thereafter, the band returned to the studio to record their 7th studio album titled "Secret Society" which was released in October 2006. Marking the most daring and innovative Europe album to date, "Secret Society" is both a return to their roots as well as a celebration of their collective musical experience and willingness to explore brand new territories. Followed by another world tour, the band continues to work hard to establish themselves yet again. It can be said that there are few bands from the 80's that still remain creative and relevant today with an edgy and modern sound.
Following their summer 2008 European tour, Europe returned to the studio to record and then release their eighth studio effort, " the Last Look at Eden." The band's latest work is "Bag of Bones," which they released in April 2012. Vocalist Joey Tempest remarked that he thought he'd "made a hardcore classic rock record with the blues knocking on the door." Showing that the group has still got it, the album debuted at #2 on Sweden's top album chart and has been certified Gold in Sweden while also receiving strong sales throughout Europe and in the U.K.
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Wake Up Call
Europe Lyrics
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The way we're running through these years
I guess they're showing
I don't have no clever lines
To explain my state of mind
Well it doesn't matter
It's just a while since I could feel
Like a wake up wake up call
Hello what made you come here
You defy all kinds of logic
When you don't stay clear
I don't talk the way you do
I guess you feel the same way too
But it doesn't matter
We meet somewhere in between
This song and what we need
Like a wake up wake up call
We're just laying down this track
Guess I'll have to call you back
But it doesn't matter
We'll connect again one day
An the song will find it's way
Like a wake up wake up call
The lyrics of Europe's "Wake Up Call" suggests that the singer is addressing the listener and asking them what motivates them and keeps them going through life. The lyrics imply that as we grow older, the years start to take their toll and the aging process becomes more visible. The singer shares that he or she has been unable to feel for some time, and that the song is what they need to come alive once again, like a wake-up call. This line implies that music has a way of waking us up and inspiring us to feel again.
The second verse is directed towards someone who defies logic and does not stay clear. It's not clear who the person might be, but the lyrics suggest that they might be someone who is difficult to understand or is unpredictable. The singer acknowledges that they don't talk the same way this person does, but they can still meet somewhere between what they need and the song. The song can become the connection between the singer and the other person. The bridge in between the first and second verse suggests that the song is just one connection for both parties, and they will meet again, and the song will find its way to wake them up.
Overall, "Wake Up Call" is a song that suggests that music has the power to wake us up and reconnect us with ourselves and others. It encourages its listeners to find inspiration in life and to keep going, even when things get difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello what keeps you going
Greetings, what is motivating you in life?
The way we're running through these years
Our fast-paced lifestyle is becoming evident with each passing year.
I guess they're showing
It's becoming more and more obvious as time goes on.
I don't have no clever lines
I do not possess any smart or witty remarks.
To explain my state of mind
To express how I am feeling emotionally.
Well it doesn't matter
Regardless, it's not important in the grand scheme of things.
It's just a while since I could feel
It has been a long time since I have been able to experience emotions strongly.
This song is what I need
This particular song is necessary for me currently.
Like a wake up wake up call
It serves as a wake-up call or reminder.
Hello what made you come here
Greetings, what brought you to this place?
You defy all kinds of logic
Your presence here goes against all logic or reason.
When you don't stay clear
When your intentions or motives are unclear or ambiguous.
I don't talk the way you do
I do not communicate in the same manner as you.
I guess you feel the same way too
I presume that you experience similar feelings about our communication.
But it doesn't matter
However, it's inconsequential in the long run.
We meet somewhere in between
We come to a compromise or middle ground in our interaction.
This song and what we need
This music and our requirements coincide.
We're just laying down this track
We are merely creating a piece of music.
Guess I'll have to call you back
I will have to return your call later on.
But it doesn't matter
Though, it does not have any significant impact right now.
We'll connect again one day
We will reunite or reconnect in the future.
An the song will find it's way
This music will eventually make its way back to us.
Like a wake up wake up call
Like a reminder or wake-up call.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TEMPEST JOEY, JOHN TERRY NORUM, MIC MICHAELI, IAN HAUGLAND, JOHN LEVEN
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